U17 World Cup: When, How to Watch Japan vs Morocco

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Today, Japan faces Morocco in the opening Group B match of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Morocco, led by Nabil Baha, aims to start strong following their U17 Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this year.

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Team Form and Key Players

Japan

Japan's U17 team recently defeated Australia 4-0 in a warm-up match. Their best U17 World Cup runs were quarterfinal appearances in 1993 and 2011. Key players to watch include midfielder Maki Kitahara of FC Tokyo, noted for his attacking creativity and precise passes, and Hiroto Asada from Yokohama F. Marinos, who scored against Morocco in their June encounter.

Morocco

Morocco won their U17 friendlies 2-0 against Switzerland and 4-3 against Uzbekistan. Their best result at the U17 World Cup was reaching the quarter-finals in 2023. Standout players include midfielder Abdellah Ouazzane (Ajax Youth), expected to shine after a strong U17 AFCON, and forward Ziyad Baha (Calavera CF U19), likely to lead Morocco’s attack today.

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Author's summary: Japan and Morocco clash today in a highly anticipated U17 World Cup match, both aiming to build on recent successes and showcase key young talents.

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